Xiaomi Redmi 4A (16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 4A vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Active phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5"
IPS
IPS
720x1280
13
MP
MP
5mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3120
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.1"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
16
MP
MP
2.1mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2800
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W)
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22 Common items in both devices |
2GB LPDDR3 |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera |
+15 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Redmi 4A (16GB) | Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W) | |
Model | Redmi 4A (16GB) | Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W) |
Other model names | Xiaomi Redmi 4a 2016111, Redmi 4a 2016117 Global | Bell Samsung Galaxy S5 Active SM-G870W for Canada |
Country or region available | (Global, International), Saudi Arabia, Brazil, China, United Arab Emirates, (Europe), India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Russia, Vietnam | Canada |
Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
Release date | 11/11/2016 | 5/30/2014 |
Depth | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 70.4 x 139.9 millimeters (2.77 x 5.51 in) | 73.4 x 145.3 millimeters (2.89 x 5.72 in) |
Weight | 132 grams (4.62 ounces) | 170 grams (5.95 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant. |
📲 Display | ||
Redmi 4A (16GB) | Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 5" inches | 5.1" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~70% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~67.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 294 PPI | 432 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Redmi 4A (16GB) | Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W) | |
System version | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 4.4.2 KitKat |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Redmi 4A (16GB) | Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Redmi 4A (16GB) | Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 16GB (10GB available) | 16GB (11GB available) |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Redmi 4A (16GB) | Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 150/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | Global model: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 India model: UMTS 900/2100 Asia model: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 Global/Asia model: LTE 800/850/1700/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,20) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40) India model: LTE 850/1800 (Bands 3,5) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40) | LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Redmi 4A (16GB) | Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.6" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo/video only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Redmi 4A (16GB) | Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 2.1 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 1920x1080 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Redmi 4A (16GB) | Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263 | MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Redmi 4A (16GB) | Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Micro-B USB MHL-2 |
Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Redmi 4A (16GB) | Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Redmi 4A (16GB) | Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
Battery capacity | 3120 mAh | 2800 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 29 hours (1.2 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | 480 hours (20 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Redmi 4A (16GB) | Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Gold, Rose Gold, Dark Gray • MIUI 8 • VoLTE | • Colors: Camo Green, Titanium Grey, Ruby Red • Picture-taking during video recording • HAC M3/T4 |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Redmi 4A (16GB) | Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870W) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.65W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.667W/kg (head), 0.451W/kg (body) |